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Q: Thoughts on Regi's comment about PAX being the easiest finals ever for TSM?
A: After the game one of us said... well ok I'll be honest I picked it up from aphroomoo. I said wow... that was the easiest finals of my entire league of legends life. then reginald decided to be the bad guy. (by the way we all agreed to what I said) I could care less about the fact that I said it first because there was so much trash talk I never expected, but I guess it's good for the drama in the scene?
Q: What were you thinking/saying during those epic escapes at Regionals? Escape Artist Dyrus OP. the one where I lived with 5 hp 3 man tower dived I forgot to ignite elementz for the kill.
How viable do you consider Jayce in competitive play?
A: As viable as soaz believes in it. I believe in soaz.
Q: Who is your "Go to" champ right now?
A: I decided to make Jayce the last resort champ, since he feels so all around able to do anything you want him to do.
Q: Is being a professional gamer your dream "job"?
A: I couldn't imagine doing anything else at the moment. so basically I'm spoiled and yes it is my dream job currently.
Q: Thoughts on comments made by DIG and HSGG? The shit talk comments.
A: I think hotshot was going by the logic saying if dig stomped us harder then dig stomped clg then they can say CLG is better then TSM. that's probably what I would say to poke fun at people. as for DIG after seeing crumbzz build haunting on ap nidalee AFTER building void staff. I said I would jump off the roof of my hotel if I lost to him all around.
Q: You were rated the #1 top laner of the regionals, how do you feel?
A: Feels good man. glad I could do my job
Q: What do you think on Hotshot's comments that TSM lacks innovation and strategy? Will TSM improve on this in the next 4 weeks?
A: Doesn't matter if everyone else can't even do the bare basics. we'll work on it eventually, or just copy someone else.
Q: No doubt. So many teams working on complex strats when they don't even have teamfight coordination. It's crazy
A:exactly
Q: did you shave your balls befor you went to pax? you know for dem girls
A: I would never do that. also no girls at pax wanted me. let me reword that actually. no girls at pax that I would of been interested in wanted me enough.
Q: So was Rivington screwing with us when he "almost" told us about a secret TSM strat. Should we expect some cheese in the upcoming games or good old fashioned hardcore non stop aggression. With amazing oddone smite snipes.
A: We do have a secret strategy don't tell anyone. "win." keep it on the down low.
Q: Rank these 4 players based on skill: Crumbzz, Wickd, Darien, MakNoon.
A: crumbzz in last. maknoon 2nd last. darien wickd are the same skill level.
Q: Where are you? Somewhere between Crumbs and Maknoon? Or Mak and darien/Wickd?
A: I can't say I haven't played the other 3 in such a long time.
Q: Was there a moment in any match when you doubt you guys as TSM would loose?
A: All the time. I was scared to death.
Q: I think regi gets to much shit from everyone he earned the right to gloat
A: He's under more pressure then people think he is.
Q: What are your opinions on Jayce top right now (OP, balanced, UP, and other general thoughts)? I've heard from a friend that he is very powerful but isnt recognized as "OP" yet.
A: I don't think he's OP but I don't think he's weak. His mobility and versatility/utility makes him a great top laner for multiple comps.
Q: I know you were talking about prescription Gunnars in the past. How are they working out for you? Been thinking about getting some myself. Are they worth it?
A: Worth it for me, because well you know... they're free for me. if it was me outside the box though I would do research on it, look at the youtube videos gunnars made don't listen to me the guy wearing them listen to them. the facts they list and how it helps your eyes. it allows me to actually see things like normal glasses but at the same time it protects my eyes and I don't have as much strain as I used to have.
Q: Dyrus explain this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7IreVbA7Ds
A: it was a last minute thought. first I layed down on the pillow then I thought, hmm I have energy lets move around. so I ended up walking like that.
Q: How did u end up like that? u were a cool troll-y guy in Epik, what turned you into the childish attention whore u're now? can't be all TSM's fault, u lived with them already and started ur descent into this pitiful state only after joining the team... is it your way to relieve the pressure of being in the top NA team?
A: I don't think you really know me that much yet. but I think you're right about the pressure though.
Q: Congrats on the epic win Dyrus! My only questions are: How much do you expect to be playing 2v1 in the world championships and how comfortable are you playing that way? Do you have any idea if TSM will be attending MLG Dallas Fall championships in November? Thoughts on the rumors of Salce possibly replacing Westrice in top lane for Curse? (On Salce's stream he's currently training in top lane and Cop was hinting about big changes on his stream).
A: I hate the 2v1 meta but I am ready for the worst, and will be expecting it many games. I don't even know what that MLG Dallas is. if I were Jatt and I had a crystal ball, I would predict that salce has a high chance of replacing westrice top, similar scenario to where I moved in with TSM. except they didn't kick rainman, he resigned, so I just stepped up to it.
Q: What happened to TSM Hunter?
A: I ate him
Q:1)Hypothetically, if you lost world championship or any of the next tournaments would TSM consider moving to Korea or Europe to practice like other teams did? 2)Does TSM plan on doing anything about TSM.Evo like help them or practice with/against them or are you just letting Evo do their own thing?
A: 1) No we will move to California no matter what currently. 2) TSM.evo will probably not be there anymore considering the way they're going. if they were gonna still be there then they would have to have a different name for season 3.
Q: Dyrus, if given a choice between sex with any LoL character or the inclusion of Mr.Pillow as a champ, which would you choose?
A: Ahri
Q: So did u all special motivate Regi before matches? Coz he played one of his best matches there.
A: No, he just keeps doing what he does and it just works out. sometimes I try to motivate him by saying I'm going to win my lane 100% so they'll have the attitude of if dyrus can do it I can do it too. stupid fat guy dyrus thinks he can out do me, i'll show him.
Q: Which team do you fear the most, M5, Azubu (Frost or Blaze), iG, and why? What do you think could have been done to improve the event as a whole? Do you think you can bridge the skill gap between NA vs Rest of the World before the World Championship? Can you give an example of some of the things that you feel that EU top's do that you don't do? (be it decision making, lane mechanics, item adaptation etc.) Does Wukong need a small buff/QoL change for him to be competitive? Do you think that the trash-talking is good for hype/atmosphere or bad for professionalism? (I assume that most people feel as though it's both, I'm just asking which is more important to you)
A: M5 currently from my currently knowledge. Just playing against them alone already puts pressure on the map just from reading their names. a good example would be if I was playing in a 1500 elo game and my name Dyrus was there. usually the player I would play against would play worse because they'll be paranoid or scared. unless they're like caseynelson and just DGAF
Q: I honestly think Xpecial should go mid and Nhat Nguyen could go support.
A: That's probably what would happen but I don't think regi will be stepping down currently.
Q: Do you still play with locked screen?
A: Yes
Q: Even with all the trash talk, are you friends with everyone on the other teams?
A: yes, I don't have any bad blood with any of the other players. I am bit annoyed by scarra recently though. He used to be a lot nicer then he is right now.
Q: Do you think there will be another TSM team if evo disbands?
A: Season 3 no 2nd teams in same region. we might see TSM EU in the future though.
Q: Dyrus a lot of the time you seem like an aloof person with not much knowledge of the game. But when you play in tournaments its like a whole new side of you comes out and you tend to play very well and carry with Reginald. What gets you into that mood of just dominating in games?
A: I sit up and actually open my eyes to concentrate on the game. I'm a very lazy person, as you can see I play on locked camera too. also the crowd helps, I like showing off (vlad laughs etc)
Q: How much poon did you guys get after winning??
A: 0 no girls want me. (that I was interested in) only one tried.
Q: Going into the Season 2 finals, are there any unorthodox champions and compositions TSM has been experimenting with, or have you been refining the playstyles and strategies that have gotten you this far?
A: Happy birthday. we're just practicing the basics and pick orders, and predicting enemy strategies so far.
Q: Great job at regionals Dyrus! I have 3 questions for you: 1. Who do you think is TSM's biggest competition in the season 2 finals? 2. Besides yourself of course, who would you say the best top laner in league is? 3. Are there any champions you have diffuculty playing against?
A:1. m5 2. wickd/darien/soaz (from my knowledge) 3. irelia
Q: When you played against Azubu blaze you said it was one of the funnest times you've had playing league. So, do you find wiping the floor with the NA teams to just be boring and nothing new?
A: You got it.
Q: WINNER WINNER CHICKEN DINNER! http://oi39.tinypic.com/jkfznc.jpg
A: Great memory
Q: How nervous were you guys going into this tournament?
A: Losing felt like meeting certain death
Q: Dyrus are you going to create a Jayce guide?
A: Not anytime soon
Q: Awesome, you guys should take a look at F Lords new team (for possible EU team)
A: We lost to them like 6 times before regionals. good practice.
Q: Is TRM still part of the Solomid organization?
A: He moved back to own3d.tv
Q: Are Yoonie / Leena still in the TSM house?
A: Currently as of right now yes. but they gotta go
Q: I already own Riot Graves, I just wanna know. Are you ready to Rumble?
A: Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah
Q: You mentioned EU top laners being better. What's your view on other roles? For example, I'd say that NA bot lanes are generally stronger, whereas, as you said, EU top laners are stronger at the moment. Also, do you have any intentions to experiment with making singed work more? I always loved watching your singed play.
A: My team doesnt want me to play singed. end of story. for eu top laners I dunno for other roles, it's pretty even. chaox thinks eu bot laners suck, but that's obviously not true for yellowpete/genja etc.